This module exploits an account-take-over vulnerability that allows users to take control of a gitlab account without user interaction.
The vulnerability lies in the password reset functionality. Its possible to provide 2 emails and the reset code will be sent to both. It is therefore possible to provide the e-mail address of the target account as well as that of one we control, and to reset the password.
2-factor authentication prevents this vulnerability from being exploitable. There is no discernable difference between a vulnerable and non-vulnerable server response.
Vulnerable versions include: 16.1 < 16.1.6, 16.2 < 16.2.9, 16.3 < 16.3.7, 16.4 < 16.4.5, 16.5 < 16.5.6, 16.6 < 16.6.4, and 16.7 < 16.7.2.
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use auxiliary/admin/http/gitlab/password_reset_account_takeovermsf undefined(password_reset_account_takeover) > show actions ...actions...msf undefined(password_reset_account_takeover) > set ACTION < action-name >msf undefined(password_reset_account_takeover) > show options ...show and set options...msf undefined(password_reset_account_takeover) > runWith curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
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